Tag Archives: fraud

SAS pushes for business analytics in Canadian gov’t

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

30 Dec 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

Fraud experts at a recent event in Toronto, hosted by SAS Institute, addressed challenges facing the government when it comes to combatting fraud. Why the “crown jewel” in fraud detection is powerful analytics.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, SAS pushes for business analytics in Canadian government

Fighting fraud with social network analysis

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

30 Nov 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

Former assistant FBI director Chris Swecker says good intelligence, good data and powerful analytics are key to busting up online fraud rings.

— reprinted at CIO.com, Fighting Fraud with Social Network Analysis

Fraud in Canadian firms mostly an ‘inside job’

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

31 Mar 2009, ITBusiness.ca

What are the traits and motives of a typical Canadian fraudster? A recent KPMG report offers insights on that and much more. Also hear from experts on smart strategies to combat fraud — and why a focus on technology alone isn’t enough.

Canadians duped by tax refund scam

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

18 Jan 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

A new scam tries to extract personal information under the guise of the Canada Revenue Agency. What the taxman won’t say in an e-mail.